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Constructing Historical Maps of the Levant

Hi,

Just a note to introduce myself. Joined to day, have not yet constructed a map.

Have read widely in Ancient History (including all 32,000 pages of the Cambridge Ancient History). Recently have developed an interest in studying all I can find on the history of the Levant from 10,000 to 500 BC. As part of this I plan, to develop a series of maps showing what is know about the City States in this area over the period designated. When I have done the first one, I will post it.